Plumbing Lecturer

Heart of Worcestershire College; Redditch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart of Worcestershire College invites applications for a Plumbing Lecturer based at the Malvern Campus, with flexibility to travel to other sites. The role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching across Plumbing programmes, developing curricula and supporting learners to achieve their goals.

The successful candidate will plan schemes of work, monitor progress, and contribute to recruitment andprogramme development while upholding health and safety standards in practical classrooms.

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality teaching across Plumbing and related programmes with engaging lessons and constructive feedback.
• Plan and develop the Plumbing curriculum, including schemes of work, lesson plans and assessment materials.
• Monitor learner progress with accurate records and provide guidance to achieve learning goals.
• Contribute to learner recruitment and the wider curriculum, advising prospective learners and supporting Functional Skills.
• Maintain health and safety standards across practical Plumbing teaching environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Plumbing and associated programmes, providing engaging lessons, appropriate assessment opportunities and constructive feedback to support learner achievement.
• Plan and develop the Plumbing curriculum, including producing schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment materials and learning plans, while contributing to the development and continuous improvement of programmes.
• Monitor and support learner progress, maintaining accurate records of achievement, progress and performance, and providing appropriate guidance and support to help learners achieve their learning goals.
• Contribute to learner recruitment and the wider curriculum, providing advice and guidance to prospective learners, supporting Functional Skills where appropriate, and working collaboratively with relevant College teams.
• Maintain quality, compliance and safe working practices, contributing to quality improvement activities, effective curriculum administration and ensuring appropriate health and safety standards are maintained across practical Plumbing teaching environments.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Job description

Vacancy Details

Job Title Plumbing Lecturer Closing Date 14/10/2026 23:59 Pay Actual Salary: £31,503 - £41,433 based on 37 Hours x 52 Weeks. Starting salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications. Hours 37 hours x 52 weeks Type Full Time

Location: Malvern Campus

Join us as a Plumbing Lecturer at Heart of Worcestershire College.

We are looking for someone who's ambitious, driven, and has a passion for teaching to join our Lecturing team.

This is your chance to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and take on exciting challenges in a vibrant, forward-thinking environment.

Heart of Worcestershire College is recognised for nurturing the brilliance of every student and we are proud to be a college that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Our latest Ofsted report highlights our continued commitment to delivering high-quality education, outstanding support for learners and meaningful partnerships with employers and the wider community. HoW college has also been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 reflecting our commitment to building a positive workplace culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

You'll be mainly based at our Malvern campus, but flexibility to travel across sites is essential.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

For the full breakdown, check out the Key Roles and Accountabilities in the Job Description.

You will support in many aspects, to name a few:

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Plumbing and associated programmes, providing engaging lessons, appropriate assessment opportunities and constructive feedback to support learner achievement.
• Plan and develop the Plumbing curriculum, including producing schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment materials and learning plans, while contributing to the development and continuous improvement of programmes.
• Monitor and support learner progress, maintaining accurate records of achievement, progress and performance, and providing appropriate guidance and support to help learners achieve their learning goals.
• Contribute to learner recruitment and the wider curriculum, providing advice and guidance to prospective learners, supporting Functional Skills where appropriate, and working collaboratively with relevant College teams.
• Maintain quality, compliance and safe working practices, contributing to quality improvement activities, effective curriculum administration and ensuring appropriate health and safety standards are maintained across practical Plumbing teaching environments.

WHO WE ARE

Heart of Worcestershire College is the county's largest and most diverse FE provider, offering academic, vocational, and community courses across multiple campuses. In 2026 the college achieved a strong standard or expected standard across all areas from Ofsted. We are also delighted to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. This accolade reflects the culture we have worked hard to build across the College.

Our values - diversity, integrity, partnership and trust - power everything we do and shape the experience we give our learners. We're also on a mission to be 90% green by 2030 - and we'd love you to be part of that journey.

If you're ready to innovate, inspire and progress, you'll feel right at home here.

Your growth is our growth.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

A career at HoW offers much more than a monthly pay slip. We invest in our people and make sure they feel supported, valued, and ready to shine.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular CPD and opportunities to gain new qualifications
• Generous holiday allowance
• Agile and flexible working options (role dependent)
• A great benefits package with high-street and travel discounts
• Clear progression routes
• A mentor to help you settle in and succeed
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (at selected campuses)
• Opportunities to give back through community and charity projects

Teaching? You Might Earn Extra.

If you teach one of the following subjects, you could receive additional financial incentives through the FE Teacher Retention Scheme:

• Building & Construction
• Chemistry
• Computing (Digital & ICT)
• Early Years
• Engineering & Manufacturing (including Transport & Electronics)
• Maths
• Physics

For more details, visit the official guidance - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/targeted-retention-incentive-payments-for-fe-teachers

WE HIRE PEOPLE.

We value individuality. Everyone at HoW brings their own story, background, identity and strengths - and together, we're stronger for it.

We're committed to being an inclusive and supportive employer and expect all colleagues to share our dedication to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

NEED TO KNOW

All successful candidates will need to complete and pay for a DBS check, plus required online verification checks.

Please note: HoW College reserves the right to extend the advertising period for this vacancy or close the vacancy early in line with volume of applicants. We would therefore advise interested candidates to apply promptly.

Closing date: 14 th October 2026

Interview date: TBC

For more details, please contact HR on 01527 572592 or [e-mail]

If you are viewing this advert on Indeed, Total Jobs or another job board, it is worth noting there is more information about the position on the Heart of Worcestershire website, this will include the role profile.

Job Description

AIM AND PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose of the role is: To be responsible for flexible and proactive delivery of an agreed teaching programme in Plumbing and other related areas. In addition to teaching, to undertake a range of administrative and developmental duties that contributes to improving standards and achievements and the learner experience.

KEY ROLES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To teach across a range of programmes in Plumbing and associated areas